Is the 50K or 100K right for you?
This post is for those who are considering a step into a different category for this year’s ride. First, we’ll take a look at the 100K route from the perspective of a rider who’s considering it for the first time. Then we’ll look at the 50K ride.
The 100K route
Are you wanting to push yourself this year and try for your first 100K Route? This is the one for you to do so! This 100K course is rewarding but not relentless. The 100K route takes you on some of the county roads the local cyclists use on their group Saturday rides out of Bike Town.
All 3 routes – QuickView
You can get a quick comparison of our routes by scrolling down, taking a look at the linked routes. Then for more information review the Riders’ Guides for each distance you’re considering, also on this page. Note: images shown in this post are not to scale.
100K (62 mile) Route Signage in ORANGE
Strava:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3232680125282404484
Plot-a-Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2642943
50K (31.5 mile) Route Signage in BLUE
Strava:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3211091239782341416
Plot-A-Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2891346
11 Mile Route Signage in GREEN
Strava:
https://www.strava.com/routes/5318047
Plot-a-Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1827504
Watch riders in the 50K route from above
Steamboat Cycling club member Dwayne Dove has created an amazing video with drone footage from three routes of recent Tours. In addition to the drone shots, Dwayne utilized multiple car mounted and bike mounted GoPro cameras Continue reading “Watch riders in the 50K route from above”
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